Honoring the Commitment and Calling of Future Nurses
📅 July 27, 2024
📍 UC Gymnasium, University of the Cordilleras, Baguio City
A total of 980 student nurses from the University of the Cordilleras College of Nursing (UC-CON) took part in the 20th Capping, Pinning, and Candle Lighting Ceremonies, marking a significant milestone in their journey toward professional nursing practice. The event symbolized the students’ formal preparation for their forthcoming hospital and community responsibilities.
During the ceremony, student nurses received their caps, representing professionalism, integrity, and service in the nursing profession. The lighting of candles embodied their pursuit of knowledge and compassion, while the lampssignified the guidance, hope, and comfort they are called to bring to those in their care. The pins they received symbolized their achievements and affirmed their identity as future nurses.
This milestone marks the beginning of the students’ clinical practice and community immersion for the first semester of SY 2024–2025, where they will apply their classroom learning in real-world healthcare settings, embodying the values of service, empathy, and excellence that define the UC nurse.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Alignment
This event supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
- SDG 3.9 – Strengthen the capacity of all countries for early warning, risk reduction, and management of health risks.
The ceremony marks the preparation of future healthcare professionals equipped to provide safe, quality, and compassionate care in hospitals and communities. - SDG 4.4 – Increase the number of youth and adults with relevant skills for employment and decent work.
Through clinical preparation and professional formation, UC-CON equips nursing students with the knowledge and skills essential for the global healthcare workforce.
